What Jesus Carralero’s commitment means for Mizzou basketball

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Missouri head coach Dennis Gates holds up his phone during Missouri’s NCAA Selection Show watch party on March 12, 2023, at Mizzou Arena.

Dennis Gates is hard at work on the weekend, and that work brought in Missouri basketball’s fifth transfer this offseason.

That transfer finally fills the need for a post-player.

Campbell transfer 6-foot-8 forward Jesus Carralero committed to Missouri Sunday afternoon according to 247Sports. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists for the Fighting Camels during the 2022-2023 season, but only played in five games due to a wrist injury.

As a full-time starter in the 2021-2022 season, Carralero finished in the top 10 in Big South Conference in four categories: rebounds, steals, assists and blocks.

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Carralero attended Link Year Academy in Branson, Mo., and played for the Lions’ in the 2018-2019 season. He’s a native of Málaga, Spain.

Carralero is the fifth transfer MU has taken on this offseason.

Colorado State transfer John Tonje was the first transfer to commit in the offseason. Iowa State transfer Caleb Grill and Indiana transfer Tamar Bates followed in April. John A. Lewis combo guard Curt Lewis committed to MU during the season.

Each filled different roles Missouri had open after D’Moi Hodge, Tre Gomillion and DeAndre Gholston, all starters who elevated Missouri with their specific play styles.

Gates has remade Missouri’s starting five this offseason. What that five will be next season remains to be seen, especially after the likes of Mohamed Diarra, Ronnie DeGray and Kaleb Brown entered the transfer portal this offseason.

Campbell Fighting Camels forward Jesus Carralero (12) runs with the ball while guard Jack Clark (5) guards him during the second half against North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena.

What Carralero’s commitment means for Mizzou basketball

Carralero’s arrival means that Missouri’s frontcourt gets deeper, which was a much-needed development…

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Author : Columbia Daily Tribune

Publish date : 2023-04-30 22:39:10

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